Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Tuesday, March 21st, 2023
5 things to know about new 49ers OL Jon Feliciano
“Feliciano said in an hour-long interview The Ariel Helwani Show in 2022 that he is better at right guard than at left guard while his best position is at center. But he didn’t have much of a chance to show it in Oakland and Buffalo due to the centers they already had on the roster...Honestly, it’s been my best position forever,” Feliciano told Helwani. “But...
The first week of NFL free agency is in the books, and there has been a lot of movement made by the San Francisco 49ers. The team added defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, quarterback Sam Darnold, and others to the roster.
The 49ers added an important depth piece to their offensive line Monday by agreeing to terms with Jon Feliciano, who comes to San Francisco after a one-year stint with the New York Giants.
According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis, an unrestricted free agent. The defensive end gets a one-year deal from the Raiders.
Following Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen from Buffalo to the Big Apple, Feliciano rebounded from two injury-prone seasons with the Bills by starting 15 Giants contests last season.
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Feliciano started 15 games for the Giants last year at center. He also started at left guard in 2021 for the Bills.
The 49ers signed former New York Giants center and guard Jon Feliciano to a one-year deal, per Kim Jones of WFAN. Feliciano started 15 games for the Giants last season at center.
In 2021, Feliciano started five games at left guard. So, there’s some positional flexibility that the 49ers might rely on with Feliciano.
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Willis will forever be remembered for his blocked punt in the NFC Divisional round against the Packers
Jordan Willis is following Jimmy Garoppolo to Las Vegas. ESPN’s Field Yates announced that Willis has signed a deal with the Raiders.
Although he missed the first nine weeks of the season, Willis was a significant contributor to the 49ers defense and special teams. He played at least 15 defensive snaps in every game after Week 10 except for two....
The Raiders offense continues to be reshaped, with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jakobi Meyers headlining the team’s additions so far on that side of the ball. While the absence of Waller will be felt, Howard will give Vegas an experienced option in its reconfigured passing attack.
According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis, an unrestricted free agent. Willis has been with the 49ers since 2020, following a trade from the New York Jets on October 27, 2020.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal. He was an unrestricted free agent. The team also officially announced the signing of free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year deal, news that was first reported on Saturday.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed TE Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal. The team also announced the official signing of DB Myles Hartsfield to a deal. Dwelley, 28, signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent out of San Diego in 2018.
Let’s look at the rest of the NFC to see which teams made the most strides
The free agency period has hit a lull in terms of signings. There are a few impactful players have yet to sign deals, and the 49ers will likely sign players toward the end of the period to fill needs.
So, how do the 49ers’ free agency moves so far stack up against the NFC? For as much turnover as it feels like, there will be 19 returning members from the 22 starters in the NFC Championship.
Let’s start...
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The team also officially announced the signing of safety Myles Hartsfield
The 49ers announced Monday morning the re-signing of tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal. The undrafted free agent out of the University of San Diego returns to San Francisco for a sixth season.
The 49ers have long been rumored or linked to tight ends in hopes of upgrading their TE2 position after George Kittle, but Dwelley remains a core special teamer on the roster....
The San Francisco 49ers have made a lot of great decisions in its history. You don't win five Super Bowls and have the success they've enjoyed without many great decisions.
The San Francisco 49ers are among the teams to formally meet with Minnesota cornerback Terell Smith ahead of next month's NFL Draft, per Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
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Almost enough to sign their potential draft class
The 49ers were active during the first few days of free agency, and we’ll assess each of those signings later today. According to Over the Cap, San Francisco is sitting at $7.9 million in cap space, but that figure doesn’t include Myles Hartsfield’s contract.
When his inevitable extension happens, Nick Bosa’s new deal will save a bit of money against the 2023 salary cap. The team has...
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Givens has been a solid contributor for multiple years now.
Last week, the 49ers re-signed defensive tackle Kevin Givens to a one-year, $2.1 million deal, with two million of it fully guaranteed. That was a move that not only made the 49ers stronger in 2023, but also highlights the long-term success at an organizational level.
Givens has spent his entire career with the 49ers after being signed by the team as an undrafted free agent out of Penn...
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The 49ers have a lot of freedom after addressing needs in free agency?
The 49ers can afford to be quietly satisfied with their business in the first week of free agency.
While there were expected losses from a roster that was a win away from the Super Bowl, the Niners have addressed needs on the interior of the defensive line and at nickel corner, and brought back key contributors from 2022 at center and safety to ensure they can be confident in...
Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Monday, March 20th, 2023
How free agency helps 49ers in 2024 draft
“OTC projects the 49ers will receive one third-round comp pick, a fifth-rounder and two sixth-round choices for their net losses in free agency. There’ll be another third-rounder for DeMeco Ryans and Ran Carthon getting head coach and general manager jobs, respectively.”
49ers, Seahawks among teams interested in ex-Titans DB Lonnie Johnson
“Johnson is coming off a 2022 season...
Adding Javon Hargrave was a huge (and shocking) addition by the San Francisco 49ers. While it seems like a perfect fit and addresses a significant team need, no one saw it coming.